Ethics consultation services were first implemented in the 1970s to provide physicians, other care pro-viders, and family members with ex-pert advice to address difficult ethi-cal dilemmas in care. As nurses are increasingly confronted with moral dilemmas related to patient prefer-ences, needs, and choices that con-flict with their personal beliefs, the need for professional support has never been greater. This need may signal a new role for ethics consul-tation services.
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